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Updated on: Mar 2025

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Kohls Expands Supplier Diversity Program Amid DEI Framework Shift

Mar 17, 2025

NITES Accuses Infosys of Violating Apprenticeship Laws Amid Layoffs

Infosys, one of Indias leading IT giants, is facing allegations of violating the Apprentices ...

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Mar 12, 2025

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IT Unions Fight Against Extended Working Hours and Unpaid Overtime

In recent months, the Indian Information Technology IT sector has been at the center of a signific...

Industry

Mar 10, 2025

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Goldman Sachs Drops Diversity Section from Annual Filing

Goldman Sachs, one of the worlds leading investment banks, has recently made headlines by dro...

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Feb 28, 2025

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Infosys Layoffs Spark Controversy: Nasscom Stands by Tech Industry Practices

In recent weeks, Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has faced significant scrutiny and criticism following the layoffs of hundreds of trainees at its Mysuru campus. The layoffs have sparked outrage among employees and labor unions. This has led to investigations by the Karnataka Labour Department and the Union Ministry of Labour and […]

Feb 28, 2025

Labour Law

Meta Faces Lawsuit Alleging Hiring Bias Against American Workers

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States for allegedly favoring foreign workers on H-1B visas over American citizens in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed by three U.S. citizens, claims that Meta systematically prioritized hiring H-1B visa holders between 2020 and 2024 to reduce […]

Feb 28, 2025

Labour Law

Infosys Defends Layoffs as Government Probes NITES’ Allegations

Union Labour Ministry has once again intervened in the ongoing dispute between Infosys and the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) over the recent layoffs of trainees at Infosys’ Mysuru campus. The intervention comes after NITES raised fresh claims against the IT giant, alleging unfair termination practices. Infosys, however, has dismissed these allegations, maintaining that […]

Feb 27, 2025

Compensation

Maharashtra Government Employees Get 3% DA Hike, Arrears to Be Paid in February

Maharashtra government has announced a 3% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. This decision comes after an eight-month-long wait and addresses the demands of various employee associations who had been advocating for a hike since July 2024. The announcement, which includes the payment of arrears, is expected to benefit approximately 1.6 […]

Feb 26, 2025

Labour Law

Infosys Cooperates with Labour Department Amid Layoff Controversy

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, is currently under the spotlight as the Labour Department investigates its employment practices. Shaji Mathew, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Infosys, has confirmed that the Labour Department is in touch with the company regarding ongoing investigations. This news comes amid growing scrutiny over Infosys’ handling […]

Feb 20, 2025

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Infosys Mass Layoffs Spark Controversy; Centre Steps In

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has recently come under scrutiny for mass layoffs at its Mysuru campus. The Centre has directed Karnataka’s state labour department to take urgent action following complaints from an IT employees’ association. This move has sparked a debate about the treatment of employees and the broader implications for […]

Feb 17, 2025

Labour Law

Deloitte US Drops Gender Pronouns, UK Stands Firm on DEI

In a recent and controversial move, Deloitte US has instructed its consultants working with the US government to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures. This decision aligns with the evolving client policies and the shifting political landscape following the return of Donald Trump as the US President. However, Deloitte UK has taken a different […]

Feb 12, 2025

Labour Law

Goldman Sachs Abandons IPO Diversity Pledge Amid Scrutiny

Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street’s leading investment banks, has recently announced the termination of its policy requiring companies to have diverse boards for the bank to underwrite their initial public offerings (IPOs). This decision comes amid increasing legal challenges and political scrutiny surrounding corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In 2020, Goldman Sachs […]

Feb 12, 2025

Labour Law

Infosys Layoffs Spark Government Complaint by NITES

Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has lodged a formal complaint with the Indian government over the mass layoffs at Infosys, calling the terminations illegal, unethical, and a violation of labor laws. Infosys, one of India’s leading IT companies, recently laid off around 700 campus recruits who were onboarded last October after a delay of […]

Feb 10, 2025

Labour Law

Google Shifts DEI Strategy Amid Political Changes

Google has announced that it will no longer set diversity hiring goals, marking a significant shift in its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision comes amid a broader trend of companies scaling back DEI efforts in response to recent political and legal changes. Google’s decision is part of a larger trend […]

Feb 7, 2025

Labour Law

New Income Tax Bill Set for Cabinet Approval on Friday

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to approve a new Income Tax Bill on Friday, February 7, 2025. This bill, often referred to as the Direct Tax Code, aims to overhaul the existing tax structure to make it more streamlined and transparent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the new Income Tax […]

Feb 6, 2025

Labour Law

20,000 US Federal Workers Accept Trump’s Buyout Offer

In a surprising turn of events, over 20,000 U.S. federal workers have accepted a resignation offer from the Trump administration, which allows them to resign while continuing to receive their salaries until the end of September. This offer is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce and streamline government […]

Feb 6, 2025